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Posted: May 2, 2014 - 10:04pm | Updated: May 3, 2014 - 12:17am

Remembering the initial responses of our current administration in Washington to many controversies, I have come to the conclusion that President Obama and his staff suffer from a disorder known as premature evaluation.

Consider, “Benghazi was a spontaneous uprising in response to a video.”

“Not even a smidgen of corruption” in the IRS targeting of conservative groups and most recently.

“Obamacare is working.”

All these conclusions are spewed form in a moment of excitement before a full examination of the facts is completed. This disorder is not a big deal in situations like “dinner looks great,” before you taste it.

But when it comes to issues of national security, the defense of free speech and the evaluation of a government program, this disorder is serious.

The good news is that there is a cure that requires the following steps by the president. First, realize that the warm tingling that Chris Matthews feels down his leg when you speak is shared by many. But it is not a sense of adulation. It is a response to extreme fear.

And lastly, have a complete understanding of the facts before you speak.

This treatment should cure premature evaluation and prevent the nation from a case of paranoia due to government mistrust.

GUY RANDOLPH

Savannah

‘Gutless’ Supreme Court and pot-bellied Nevadan

Before I slip into my dotage, I would like to comment on the editorial of the Savannah Morning News on April 25, which is a disambiguation, the process of revolving conflicts that will affect “our most perfect union,” a quote from the preamble of the Constitution, the most holiest of contracts of the good ol’ United States of America, which, incidentally already has 27 amendments.

Well, I really can’t lay all the blame on the editorial board of the Savannah Morning News, which got its lead from a gutless U.S. Supreme Court that opted out with 6-2 decision to send everything back to the states:

• To Michigan and let them decide to get rid if affirmative action, the greatest helpful pass to minorities seeking to better themselves in this competitive world.

• To Nathan Deal, the governor of our blessed state, who signed the bill to allow handguns on exposed holsters as the law-abiding citizens walked to church or a bar.

• To Sean Hannity and Ted Cruz who said they wanted to go to Nevada and stand close to a guy whose pot belly is so big he needed his daughter to tie his shoes.

• To forget Jan Brewer and what she has done with Arizona.

• And to pray for Rand Paul and his buddy and what they would like to do with the U.S. Senate.

LARRY WAGGER

Savannah

Literacy program raises public school spirits

The article by Dr. Anne Katz about the Teens for Literacy program at East Broad Elementary School made me smile as I sipped my morning coffee on Sunday.

Dr. Katz’s words were positive and uplifting. She highlighted what can be achieved through the cooperative efforts of a public school and Armstrong State University.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the Teens for Literacy participants at a luncheon in their honor at Armstrong. They can best be described as enthusiastic ambassadors for literacy.

Teens for Literacy was founded over 25 years ago by Dr. Allen Berger (now of Savannah) when he was the Heckert Professor of Reading and Writing at Miami University, Ohio.

The win-win program has promoted reading and writing in more than 100 schools in multiple states. Dr. Katz, Dr. Berger and teachers and school administrators should be commended.

It is this kind of cooperation that raises the spirits of everyone who believes in public education.

CHERYL ROSS

Savannah

Dear RNC: My loyalty is to the Constitution

Here’s my “open letter” to Republican National Committee, based on one sent by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus:

Mr. Reince Priebus:

My two grandfathers said: “You cannot reach a goal without a logical plan you can describe to others.”

On June 1, 1966, I took my first oath into the U.S. Army. The Oath states: “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies; foreign or domestic.” I am retired but I know others that took it, and I stand by the words spoken. I have great concern for the freedom and rights that are given to every citizen of the United States before the Constitution and ratified by the 13 States.

Now to your letter and survey that brings up specific issues.

I did not join the RNC, so it is not that I left you. The RNC did not join me in the oath regarding the Constitution.

In Georgia, a person registering to vote must choose party affiliation and the lesser of “the evils” was Republican. That is how you got my name and address.

I vote for or against the individual that seeks a position based on that person’s integrity — if that person has some.

I don’t send money to organizations with members that lie or use money foolishly of illegally.

I don’t believe that I left you because it was you who did the leaving.

DAVID A. MAULE

Savannah

Martial arts fights left bad impressions

A friend and myself recently went to the mixed martial arts fights at the Savannah Civic Center arena. We ordered two medium Cokes and two pretzels. The cost was $12.

Two small plastic bottles of water cost $4.

This was the biggest rip-off I have ever seen. I will not be back. The city sheepherders should be fired.

Also, I noticed our Metro police officers must be on the same diet plan (all you can eat). It is ridiculous, seeing the shapes they were in. They must eat for free at the concession stand.

Maybe a fitness test would be in order? Then they could catch more thugs robbing everyone in our crime-ridden city.

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Funny too. Especially your pointing out that urination does not equate with admiration but can result from severe trepidation. In this regime the kids are indeed in the hall and Oval Office and we are being shown what Carter Term II would have been. I want the adults back.

“Benghazi was a spontaneous uprising in response to a video” or a terrorist attack. What difference does it make, either way we lost 4 Americans. With all the meeting on Benghazi was there any discussion about congress cutting security funds or any meetings on how to prevent another Benghazi or the 13 Benghazis that occurred under Bush (over a hundred killed in all). Is Congress working on all of these?

p>“Not even a smidgen of corruption” in the IRS targeting of conservative groups and most recently. Very good you are reading the investigation reports!

“Obamacare is working.” Yes!

Whatever you do don’t look at the latest stock market, jobs or the social security extension date ( because of the ACA) reports.

As far as your ‘premature evaluation’ comment, maybe it is because the Democrats are overly excited about finally getting something done on health care for everyone, something many past Presidents knew we needed but weren't able to get anything done.